NGC 6996
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 6996, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 6996
h 2094, GC 4619
| Type | Asterism |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 10 |
| Size | 5' |
| Right Ascension | 20h 56' (2000) |
| Declination | 45° 28' N |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Description | Cl, P, lC |
| Classification | III 2 p n |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Sep 6, 2021 Waikoloa, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 175x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
A large rich patch of stars not very distinct from the surrounding rich galactic starfield, a couple dozen 10-12th magnitude stars in a 12' area, embedded in a glowing field of nebulosity (NGC 7000)
Other Data Sources for NGC 6996
Nearby objects for NGC 6996
10 objects found within 60'
| AZ Cygni | Bark1 | Barnard 352 |
| Barnard 353 | HD 199098 | HD 199579 |
| HD 199870 | NGC 6989 | |
| NGC 7000 |
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NGC 6996